This Is Dangerous Going Down The Highway!

[@littlehuey5679]

So many people think that in the off season contractors just lay around doing nothing ! But you show that the good one work just as much in the offseason as during the construction season ! Great videos on trailer breaks !

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks I appreciate that and I still enjoy my coffee cup

[@craigb9489]

Butt connectors and shrink tubing is the best in my opinion for this application. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@peterhenderson3694]

Tom this is why you have a very successful business. Most contractors show up with equipment that never gets service until it fails which usually happens on the way to the job.😊

[@markjohnson2512]

Hey Tom good video. You're correct buying the kits definitely saves money over buying individual parts. And yes you're correct it would cost you probably with parts and labor about 300.00 a wheel for what you did. Also the other mechanic that made a comment about preloading your bearings till they're tight with using a wrench to tighten up the bearing is absolutely correct you have to put a preload on those bearings until that is tight and then back off a slight amount about a quarter turn usually until the cotter pin lines up. It's important to have the proper preload on the bearings so you don't get into an overheating situation and not having them tight enough or loaded properly. I didn't see if you replaced the grease seals but it's a good thing always to replace the seals. Having a little bit of rough brake drums can get away with on a trailer different than the car or the pickup truck but you could also take those to the shop and have them do a quick cutting on them at the lathe at your local parts store. Having a nice surface to start off with extends the life of the shoes by having them break in on a nice surface and you always want to look for a heat checking and cracking on the drums. These are excellent videos for your viewers to do maintenance on their trailer so many people abuse and forget about those trailers and just keep pulling them down the road until the wheels fall off.

[@ronallen6578]

Morning Tom, I use to use those connectors in your kit. They are total junk. Once I found the epoxy filled, heat shrink type I was sold. I had never seen the brake kits you showed in my 68 years, but then again the trailers my son uses don't have brakes on them. Maybe as he grows and upgrades his business. By then I'll have been taken out behind the barn😢😢. I didn't see or hear where you replaced the cotter pin in your castle nut----just checking 😊. Have to admit this fall as I was getting trailer ready for spring, I found the tires on 1 TOTALLY shot. I was surprised they even held air. It was in all honesty rather embarrassing. Do you normally have your tires and wheels balanced?? I was told that it does make a difference in tire wear. We are on I-75 and I-70 daily so why not. I actually enjoy taking care of my sons equipment. Save some money, keep the old man busy and make bunches of money doing it. Of course after the parts cost comes out of my check, I owe him. Yea, I'm a dad like you and love working with Chris. Only so many Saturdays left to enjoy---don't you forget this Tom. 😊😊Good video---keep your head inside the shop.

[@hightechcarpentry]

I'm with you on the butt connectors. They can be a little time consuming, but it's worth it to take your time to crimp and seal them up right, much better than chasing a corroded connection. I've had those splice connectors fail by cutting strands in the wire or allowing moisture in causing a case of the green crusties. I've got one marker light with a bad ground on my tool trailer I need to chase this weekend and I'll bet anything it's going to be a bad splice connector.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

That’s a good place to start. Thank you very much for the comment.

[@michaelknaub6912]

I enjoy these types of videos. You can do it yourself, save a book and learn a skill that may help others out in the future.

[@kingwood4357]

I’m from the same old school that you are just a little older and I use butt connectors also. I can see if I made a good connection and know it is mechanically strong. The only thing I do different is that I use a ratcheting crimp tool rather than the pliers to type to make my crimps. I enjoy all of your videos, wood working, concrete and maintenance keep up the good work.

[@keithburch5506]

Now that is great to know. I've never seen buying the whole hub with everything new. I like that!! And it's cheaper?? Oh yeah. I wish my brother was still alive, he would have loved knowing that. Good stuff. I also loved the way you spliced the wires inside the hub, not behind it. Very cool. The plastic on the outside the wire is called the jacket. I worked for Siecor, then Corning cable systems. We made copper wire, then switched to fiberoptic. I've said this before, but I love watching you maintenance your machines. Today I learned about the hub assemblies. Please keep the snow up there. When I was younger, I loved getting out in the snow, but now at almost 70, I'd rather stay inside where I can't slip and fall or get stuck. I'm just too old for that to be fun anymore. Very nice video today, Tom. Thanks.

[@grpcchurchnortonva.8024]

Butt connection with heat shrink definitely. Enjoy the maintenance videos. retired heavy equipment mechanic and operator. Thanks

[@johnviewer2305]

Tom...preload is what you put on the bearings....rule of thumb...tighten till you feel the wheel has "NO" movement...back up 1/4 turn..I have done hundreds and never had a recall...72 yr old mechanic w/40yrs experience...

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you that’s a great way to work that

[@patrickmayville8334]

It is not a waste of your time, nor mine to watch helpful, informative maintenance videos. Keep em coming. I am a fan of push connectors. In fact I just got for Christmas a new crimping tool that has interchangeable crimping dies. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelgibney3772]

Butt splices and shrink tube give you better protection from moisture and grit, not to mention road salts. Push connectors don't grip stranded wire as good as solid wire and do not seal out debris.

[@johnsteven6666]

Thank you for your videos. I learn something every time please keep doing what you are doing.

[@charlessixkiller3080]

Good morning Tom Happy New Year I like how you take care of all of your equipment even your guys seen to have respect for you as well as the company’s equipment the fact your always about safety all those things and others makes a successful company which makes your reputation That’s the main reason I like watching you guys work you guys work as a well oiled team Guys like you and Mike Morgan are so like minded I started watching his channel first and from him showing you guys on his channel I then started watching your channel You guys always do a great job Keep the videos coming Probably go watch a few episodes of Out Doors With the Morgans now got behind on watching both of the channels Anyway have a great year and God Bless you your family and your guys and guys families Have a safe and prosperous New Year Hopefully our Country is in a better place now❤

[@roblescurbappealconcrete]

Hello Mr Tom Great video, the excellent explanation on how those trailer brakes work. Knowing that it’s the off season up north, I really like that you have something to share with everyone. Man, that snow was crazy, but beautiful. It’s rare that we get that much snow, don’t know how much I would really like it. Thank you for another educational video. Y’all stay warm. See you next time.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I appreciate you watching and thank you for the kind words.

[@JohnWilson-ql8ks]

having been in the electronics field since I was 10 years old and Teaching electronics in the USAF for 5 years, It became evident to me that its much better to be proactive than reactive.. love your keeping your stuff that you make money with in great shape.😁👍. Transplanted Texan, from York Penna. Happy new year to you and yours.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you like the preventative maintenance.

[@FredD63]

Great video Tom….. for Automotive shrink butt connectors is the way to go non-Automotive I use WAGO connectors …. Stay Safe 🇺🇸👊🏼👊🏼✌🏼🪚🔨

[@Per-Ivar]

Hi Tom. Enjoy all of your videos. And the videoes of servicing are great!

[@mikewhite3293]

i use WAGO Lever Nuts, i never had a problem with them. you can hook up wires and take them apart easily.

[@flowerstone]

Nothing better than doing shop work on a snowy day. Good time to organize. Not that I’m pointing anything out. 😄

[@lyleharkness-rv5vf]

Good video 👍 I, personally, like your "how I do it" videos. Nice to see what experience has taught over dry textbook explanation 😊

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks I try to keep it real.

[@catharinalausen6263]

Hey Tom, I’ve been using the new connectors with the solder right in the connector instead of crimping. They work great!

[@JohnWilson-ql8ks]

I agree with you have been using them now for about 2 years, love them..😁

[@stephenmarshall2261]

Me too

[@expressionsphotoboothgroup5668]

Tom, love these videos

[@clarenceburton9654]

Machine maintenance is a part of the job and I enjoy learning the process, good job 👍 thanks for sharing it !!!

[@jameskennerly9748]

Thank you Sir for the information!! It's very valuable!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I appreciate you watching.

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Nice Tom, yes and i do learn stuff every time you make a video. We can teach an "old Dog" new tricks after all LOL Thanks for sharing with us. from SE Texas Bear ❤💯🙏

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching.

[@steveanderson6181]

Hey Tom, I enjoy the video, It’s nice to see you stay on top of the maintenance on your equipment.

[@timothylong68]

Butt connecter is the better option, anti seize on wheel studs not recommended. Lug nut and studs are clamping force holds wheels to hub and anti-seize negatively affects that

[@marinablueGS]

Agree with no anti sieze. The torque values I saw while I was working industrial maintenance reqire clean, dry threads.

[@bobblenuts]

@@marinablueGS I've used anti-seize on back of wheel where it tightens against the hub and around the stud holes due to all the salt, but never anything on stud threads. Sometimes I'll spray some PB Blaster on the exposed stud threads (with nuts already torqued) when they start getting rusty. Salt Kills😕 Good video, thanks Tom👍

[@toddpacheco4748]

Tom,keep up the great 👍 videos and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with helping others with problems that they might have to deal with themselves 😮😊❤

[@57Dalv]

Nice job Tom. My trailer is due this spring and I like the idea of new brakes instead of rebuilding the old ones. Also like the butt connectors and they make another type with solder inside that I have used with good success. I like the service videos along with all your content. Keep up the good work!

[@timl3605]

Thanks for ihe informative video Tom Time to break out the snowmobile!!!😃😃

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Wait until you see the next video?

[@roberthanna4464]

Great video Tom....

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Well Done !!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@flowerstone]

I use the epoxy filled heat shrink connectors on anything exposed to weather. Like was mentioned, they are the best. 😊😊

[@jrr575]

Tom, Enjoyed this just like all of your other vid's

[@dennislamers986]

You really use your off season well. Very impressive that you do all your machines & equipment serviced. Those brake packs are cool. I wish a guy could get them for cars.

[@R.L.woodbaron]

Thanks Tom! Great tutorial for a job I need to perform in the near future for the first time. Big fan of anti-seize for 40 yrs. Started recently using self soldering heat shrink butt connectors. Faster with a better connection!

[@deview123]

Tom, the connectors you are using are the way to go. When you're dealing with electricity outside, you need to have a tight seal

[@bradley-concrete]

I love these videos. maintenance is always on my mind. thank you!

[@robertherzog2087]

Butt connectors may make a better connection, but if you need to remove them to connect a new wire again (like you do on the trailer) you will lose a short piece of wire each time, and over time the wire may become too short. With the crimp-on connecter, you can remove it without making the wire shorter. I have this scenario with Malibu lights.

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

Tom, good stuff. Best time to do maitenance is in the off season! Even better if you have a garage/shop with HEAT!😂

[@dalemyers6515]

Good morning,about the butt connector. First all things that come with a product isn’t always good. But I have always learn that when something doesn’t feel right “ it probably isn’t “. Have a great winter.

[@johnviewer2305]

Butt connector is the best way... the flip over splice connector causes corrosion... the green kind...

[@billweinschenker8607]

I use heat shrink connector which contain solder.

[@robertcoppola7654]

always great videos tom!!!

[@Mike-p7e]

Learn somethings to day .thanks!! Love your channel. Stay safe now!! Mike Peabody,Massachusetts

[@JamesKing-jw6hs]

Tom Happy New Year 🎉. The more you know right? Have a great day

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks and Happy New Year to you too.

[@happycampers6701]

A dollar saved is a dollar earned.

[@jacobbuckley8232]

Hey u drove right through my area on i75 i live in Venice Florida. About an hour and a half north of Naples Florida. hoe u enjoyed your visit and our weather! Happy New year.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I did enjoy it. It was a great area down there.

[@kenhenke3693]

Great video

[@ronwhite36]

Push connectors for solid wire only!

[@accessiblenow]

Good one

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@Doc_Dolan]

@Tom ... I can only assume you used the butt connectors that have internal solder that also melts when you heat it. So much better than the supplied squeeze connectors. Also, as much mechanical work you do I am surprised you don't have a castle nut spinner tool. It has different sized holes (for different application nut sizes) that makes it fast and simple spinning the castle nut tight (pre-tensioning), then backing it off a bit to line up the NEW cotter key. Haven't done much wrenching in a good long while now ... Do they have those brake assembly kits for most applications? Or is it just for trailer brakes? Thanks for doing these kinds of videos! So much knowledge for the "new kids" on the scene!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I have only seen them for trailer brake applications. Thank you very much.

[@jacobbuckley8232]

Plus the kit is probably easier to do than replacing the parts.

[@jamesyoung4633]

I agree, not in a possibility of wet conditions.

[@gregwitkamp5583]

I agree the but connectors are better, I prefer soldering the wire , placing shrink tubes . Also what ed to say on how important it is to be able to do your own maintenance

[@stevesimmonds5913]

You can use new connectors with cider already in it, and each drink all together

[@robertbailey8444]

How do you feel about disc brakes on a trailer? This video was very informative thanks

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I’ve only seen drum breaks on a trailer

[@mooremiles2goml65]

Question what brand of trailer tires do you run? Looking to replace my 5th wheel tires before spring and I am shipping for option’s. What you channel every day.

[@mooremiles2goml65]

Ment shopping

[@marinablueGS]

Re the groove in the drum, you said it was slight, so you weren't going to replace it. Does this infer that trailer drums don't get turned? I've never worked on trailer brakes. Appreciate the informative video!

[@Z-Bart]

Even the brand new set appears to have thin pads. Cost cutting measures I guess.

[@EllisonRepair1]

Soldering and shrink tube is best. Labor is $80 - $120 per hour around here

[@jamesyoung4633]

They make water tight butt connectors that have a gue when heated, which makes a tight water connection

[@cpnkirk3365]

I have never had a solder and shrink tube splice fail.

[@joesixpack8305]

I still use butt connectors and do it exactly the way you did it. Quality heat shrink butt connector with heat shrink over the whole works. Just the way you did it. I find those other "knife" connectors to be cheesy. So old school here.

[@flowerstone]

You should rebuild the assemblies you took off and put them on the shelf for next time.

[@johnclark5153]

Run a 14 or 16 ply trailer tire. They hold up a lot better than the 10 ply. Pot holes, curbs and just pulling. You know how employees drive.

[@robwatts7863]

I'm a retired general contractor, my dad was an electrician. I've got no use for those push connectors. It's a substandard lazy substitute, in my opinion.

[@jakeschisler7525]

Those push connectors should not be made, they are junk. They don't keep moisture out and sometimes they don't work. I like the butt connectors and even soldering the connections. My trailer was made in Florida, it's a 18 foot equipment. The ramps are heavy duty and they stay up with a heavy chain. I have been thinking about going to the strap kind. Also in the front of the trailer mine has what looks to be a battery. I only used it onetime bringing my tractor from Florida to Missouri. I had to buy a spare tire and wheel and the guy where I got the trailer wanted $300 and told him no thanks and bought one at a trailer business for about $100. I never had to use it and it sits in a rack in my building. When we bought the tractor my wife told the guy where we bought it that we wanted a trailer for it too!

[@rodneyrote6261]

I used them other connectors 40 years ago not new

[@terryoneal4089]

Butt connector have always worked better than the push connectors at least for me over 40 years of working on equipment

[@jeb6653]

I only use butt type .The others cut the wires and have problems.Great videos.

[@BillTetterton77]

Wait... No power trowel update??? lol Hope all is well

[@domangst8232]

I don't like them corrosion and prefer to solder my connection and heat shrink them.

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

Those cutting wire connectors are terrible. I never use cause they have given me problems. A channel I watch Paul and Cathy Short. He’s fixed it all and has said many times he never uses those cut connectors. He strips the wires and soulders up the wires and then heat shrinks them.

[@johnthreefifteen]

New cotter pins are cheap safety.

[@buckeyefarmer6259]

I think butt connectors are better. Can I bring my trailer up, it needs a brake job, lol... I don't have a nice shop to do it in.

[@seancasey2444]

Your table was so dirty cleaning the hub it looked like it got dirtier.

[@goldblueberries326]

I agree about the butt connectors... they are better

[@boebowen]

Solder connections is the way to go Stick your wires in there heated up at all seals at soldered together it's not coming back apart